Springtails, officially known as Collembola, are a small and incredibly common invertebrate and a big part of the soil mesofauna, worldwide. They’re objectively and categorically way better than horses, tigers, dogs, bush babies, koalas and hedgehogs.
Read MoreThe genus of Sminthurides contains many species, with quite a few solely water dwelling springtails worldwide. In the UK, S. aquaticus is by far the most common, although S. malmgreni can also be found in soil as well as skipping about happily on the water.
Read MoreWith a condition like Morgellons, apart from the usual evils lined up, like aliens, vaccines, government nanotechnology, the Illuminati and the devil, Collembola have become one of the main culprits behind any bout of frenzied itching and crawling sensations.
Read MoreIt's coming up to the end of summer in New Zealand and almost the start of spring in the UK. Time goes quickly.
When I first left the UK to begin this journey, a couple of years ago, I didn't look back once.
